Goblin and Worgen Faction/Race Changes Available at Launch

Blizzard announced something I know quite a few of us have been waiting for: Race/Faction Changes for both Worgen and Goblins will be available on launch day!

There is a little caveat to the way paid services work for goblins and worgen: either of them wishing to change races or factions cannot be in either Gilneas or Lost Isles. There is no restrictions on on players wishing to change to goblins or worgen.

With two new playable races just on the horizon, many players have been asking when they'll be able to convert their existing characters into goblins or worgen. Paid faction and race changes will be available immediately once Cataclysm is released. Realm First achievements for leveling any class to 85 will be available in Cataclysm. However there will be no Realm First achievements associated with leveling characters of a specific race.

There will be a slight change to the way paid services work for goblins and worgen. Goblin and worgen characters wishing to change race or faction cannot be in Lost Isles or Gilneas; they must be elsewhere to initiate the process. There are no restrictions on race/faction change to goblin or worgen.

Comment by budgie

Comment by NyteShady

Yay! My human death knight is going to be immediately transformed into a worgen. :3I'm excited. Now my combined name and title will be even more badass with the fangs and the fur and the /howl. n.n

Comment by fewyn

on 2010-11-09T23:37:59-06:00

So I can't get like Realm first Human Paladin now?

/facepalm.

No you just can't realm first Human now. You can realm first Paladin though!

Comment by budgie

on 2010-11-09T23:53:34-06:00

So I can't get like Realm first Human Paladin now?

/facepalm.

No you just can't realm first Human now. You can realm first Paladin though!yes but if another race or like a dwarf palain just slightly beat me... I could still get relam first human.

Lame.

Comment by Nipah

on 2010-11-10T00:29:46-06:00

Just emailed my brother a link to this site.

*wave*

He'll be happy to no longer have his hair lipped Human Rogue come Cataclysm.

Comment by Zygos

on 2010-11-10T00:30:01-06:00

So I can't get like Realm first Human Paladin now?

/facepalm.

No you just can't realm first Human now. You can realm first Paladin though!yes but if another race or like a dwarf palain just slightly beat me... I could still get relam first human.

Lame.

I find it lame that someone is actually crying about this. It doesn't matter what was done here, someone would have cried. Seriously, it's a game... leave your crying to failed relationships and animal deaths.

Comment by Sukiret

on 2010-11-10T00:31:14-06:00

Will all race/class combinations will be available from launch or only goblins and worgens?

Comment by zhaho

on 2010-11-10T01:40:24-06:00

Question is if you can convert your char from Bloodelf-Paladin to Tauren-Paladin for example at launch? Since the racechange of worgen/goblin will be available , I can't see why it shouldnt be possible to change to that, would be awsome anyhow. :)

Comment by Benegesserit

on 2010-11-10T02:10:08-06:00

So I can't get like Realm first Human Paladin now?

/facepalm.

No you just can't realm first Human now. You can realm first Paladin though!yes but if another race or like a dwarf palain just slightly beat me... I could still get relam first human.

Lame.

If you fail you don't deserve the achievement. Make sure they don't beat you.

Comment by Gnub

on 2010-11-10T02:15:53-06:00

Will all race/class combinations will be available from launch or only goblins and worgens?

In theory, the other combinations could be available once 4.0.3a hits, as the content for their trainers, quests and such will be in game. It would most certainly be a nice bonus for those wanting to change, no doubt.

Comment by budgie

on 2010-11-10T02:21:17-06:00

So I can't get like Realm first Human Paladin now?

/facepalm.

No you just can't realm first Human now. You can realm first Paladin though!yes but if another race or like a dwarf palain just slightly beat me... I could still get relam first human.

Lame.

I find it lame that someone is actually crying about this. It doesn't matter what was done here, someone would have cried. Seriously, it's a game... leave your crying to failed relationships and animal deaths.lol nerd rage much.

Comment by Miyari

on 2010-11-10T02:31:12-06:00

Will all race/class combinations will be available from launch or only goblins and worgens?

I'm fairly sure they said that race changes to the new class / race combinations would be available BEFORE Cataclysm hits, so there's no reason why they wouldn't be available at launch.

Comment by leverkusen

on 2010-11-10T02:37:22-06:00

Does any one know about Taiwan server? There is no race/faction changing service. Does it mean we can do these after CTM released?

Comment by Aphendixe

on 2010-11-10T04:42:35-06:00

Will all race/class combinations will be available from launch or only goblins and worgens?

I'm fairly sure they said that race changes to the new class / race combinations would be available BEFORE Cataclysm hits, so there's no reason why they wouldn't be available at launch.

When did they say this?Because this would be some serious good news.

Comment by Maiyn

on 2010-11-10T05:13:32-06:00

Seeings Theres No More realm First Based off race this is amazing news although still really dont want a green midget or a warewolf... But i do plan on turning my blue space goat into a dwarf shammie :oD

Comment by dcdds9

on 2010-11-10T08:15:31-06:00

I have what may be a silly question regarding faction change...

If I roll a Worgen and go through the starting quests, then leave Gilneas, will it be possible to switch from Alliance to Horde and STILL remain a Worgen?

The wording of the faction changes FAQ are a little confusing in that I am not sure I could keep that race with the Horde. If so it would be awesome...

I have never done any kind of class/faction change, so wanted to pose the question

Thanks!

Comment by zw4512

on 2010-11-10T08:22:08-06:00

I have what may be a silly question regarding faction change...

If I roll a Worgen and go through the starting quests, then leave Gilneas, will it be possible to switch from Alliance to Horde and STILL remain a Worgen?

The wording of the faction changes FAQ are a little confusing in that I am not sure I could keep that race with the Horde. If so it would be awesome...

I have never done any kind of class/faction change, so wanted to pose the question

Thanks!

huh? Of course you cannot. That is like asking to switch your orc to from horde to alliance, and still be an orc. Or having a horde draenei.

Comment by xaratherus

on 2010-11-10T08:34:20-06:00

Will all race/class combinations will be available from launch or only goblins and worgens?

In theory, the other combinations could be available once 4.0.3a hits, as the content for their trainers, quests and such will be in game. It would most certainly be a nice bonus for those wanting to change, no doubt.

*crosses fingers*

Tauren Paladin, here I come!

Comment by dcdds9

on 2010-11-10T08:34:25-06:00

Yeah I read a little further into it and realized I was reading it wrong...wishful thinking I guess....

Kinda wish that with these more 'neutral' races you could have the option at say level 20 to choose a faction, but I can understand that would cause just unreal headaches for development and history etc etc.